(Decision on Petitions)

(1) The National Election Commission or City/Do election commission, upon receiving a petition under Article 219 (1) or (2), shall make a decision
thereon within 60 days after receiving it. 

(2) The decision under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing, specifying the following matters therein, and the members participating in the decision
making shall register their names thereon and affix their signatures or seals thereto:

<Amended by Act No. 10981, Jul. 28, 2011>

1. Number and title of the case;
2. Names and addresses of the parties concerned, participants and deputies;
3. Text;
4. Purpose of the petition;
5. Reason;
6. Date of decision.

(3) The National Election Commission or the City/Do election commission shall, without delay, serve a certified copy of the decision under
paragraph (2) on the petitioner, petitionee and participant, and announce the decision summary thereof.

(4) The decision on a petition shall enter into force when it is served on the petitioner under paragraph (3).